Chicken Base
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742244464
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size6 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, TURMERIC, CHICKEN BROTH POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Chicken Base scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 24% of the 7,596 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Chicken Base's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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